The FIBA World Championship Schedule in Turkey has been announced. Below are the groups for the first round of the competition of the 2010 World Basketball Championships. Group A (Kayseri): Serbia, Argentina, Australia, Jordan, Germany, Angola Group B (Istanbul): Croatia, Brazil, Tunisia, Slovenia, Iran, USA Group C (Ankara): China, Turkey, Russia, Puerto Rico, Ivory Coast, Greece [...]
USA Basketball and the Spanish Basketball Federation announced that men’s world basketball powers United States and Spain will meet in an August exhibition game in Spain in preparation for the 2010 FIBA World Championship that is being held August 28-Sept. 12 in Turkey. The USA-Spain exhibition will be the first matchup between the two powers since [...]
FC Barca 80-61 Real Madrid Real Madrid had no chances of stopping FC Barcelona tonight in the Copa del Rey Final. They had absolutely no answers how to defend or stop Barca. Barcelona made it a full team effort, well without too much effort in the 19 point win over Madrid which is the Kings Cup [...]
This honestly comes to no surprise for anyone that Pau Gasol was named player of the year for FIBA. Gasol has lead his Spanish National Teams to several important medals and accomplishments during the past 10 years. In the NBA, he is the top foreign player at all positions. This is the second year in [...]
Basketball proves to be improving more than ever in Spain, as top youth players Alba Torrens and Ricky Rubio were awarded FIBAs Youth Player of the Year Awards for 2009. For Rubio, its nothing new and now has garnered the award for the 3rd time in a row. Are there not any other great youth [...]
The lottery for the 2010 Copa de Rey took place in Bilbao announcing the 8 teams that will compete for the trophy. The tournament will take place in Bilbao February 18-21 at the Pabellón Bizkaia Arena (BEC). Copa de Rey 2010 Schedule and Matchups 18/02/2010 A Power Electronics Valencia – Asefa Estudiantes 19:00h C Regal F.C. Barcelona – Cajasol [...]
Ros Casares is the Reina of all “Queens Cup” in Spain. This year against all-time rival Perfumerias Avenidas (64-62). Here is a short video clip of the 2nd quarter. Held in Zaragoza, Spain the Queens Cup final was very emotional. Both teams always face to face in the most important games of the pre-season, season [...]
Spain will be facing a challenging Group D for the 2010 World Championships in Turkey. Rivals are France, New Zealand, Lebanon and Canada. The Groups for the 2010 Championship are as follow: Group A (Kayseri): Serbia, Argentina, Australia, Jordan, Germany, Angola Group B (Istanbul): Croatia, Brazil, Tunisia, Slovenia, Iran, USA Group C (Ankara): China, Turkey, [...]
For a second year in a row, FC Barcelona is starting the regular season on a good foot by winning the second consecutive Supercopa against Madrid (86-82). Juan Carlos Navarra was named the MVP. Box Score REGAL FC BARCELONA, 86 (29, 17, 20, 20): Sada (7), Navarro (22), Mickeal (12), Ndong (13) y Lorbek (12) –Starters– Basile [...]
SPAIN 85 – SERBIA 63 Spain won the 2009 Eurobasket Championship against Serbia. Spain led most of the game and by at most 24 points. Pau Gasol led the way on defense with block shots, on offense from every position on the floor and his leadership. Serbia could not play against the tough defense and could [...]
With the marks of top Spanish National teams and figures such as Rafael Nadal who just won the Wimbledon after a 44 year drought for Spanish Players and the Spanish Soccer team who also won the Euro2008 after not winning in the 40s. The national teams for Spain both women and men are hoping to follow in those footsteps in Pekin during the Olympic Summer Basketball Games!
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Basketball – Baloncesto
Pass – Paso
Shot – Tiro
Foul – Falta
Free Throws – Tiros Libres
Zone – Zona
Dribble – Bota
Rebound – Rebote
Turnovers – Balones Perdido
Dunk – Mate
Wing Guard/Guard – Alero
Point Guard – Base
Center – Pivot
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Video highlights directly from the Copa de la Reina in Zaragoza. Ros Casares win over yet again Perfumerias Avenida.
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The city of Madrid had a parade and celebration for Spain’s Mens National Basketball Team on September 21st. Back from Poland with a Gold Medal for the country.
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Rudy Fernandez 2009 All-Star Dunk Contest 42 points.
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June 13th, Spain was the top team in the Olympic Qualifying games in Madrid to get a spot in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Here is an interview by FIBA.
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Introduction to the 2007 Cupa de la Reina in Jerez, Espana.
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